The Mentoring Church

One of the great challenges in the church is how do we raise up and train the next generation leaders. In his book, The Mentoring Church, Phil Newton (Ph.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Senior Pastor of South Woods Baptist Church) looks at a biblical model of leadership training, mentoring.

Newton devotes separate chapters looking at the biblical model starting with Jesus’ pouring His life into His apostles and moving forward with Paul as mentor. He then looks at mentoring in the 16th – 20th centuries. He concludes his works by sharing four mentoring models and also provides a template for training future leaders.

I enjoyed this book because he backs up everything biblically. By doing so he provides a solid framework from which churches can apply his concepts. I would encourage all church leaders to read and apply this leadership training model.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Kregel Publications as part of their Academic & Ministry Blog Review Service. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Todd Randolph is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Favorite Links

Follow Us

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Todd Randolph is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.